Fanni Frankl Archives – The Statesman

Hungary’s neo-nationalism poses dangerous threat to social order

by Fanni FranklOpinionsDecember 8, 2019December 8, 2019

Nationalism is common among many nations today and is often perceived as the driving force that allows people to unite under a shared identity of a common culture and/or language.

Decriminalizing sex work empowers sex workers and protects their human rights

by Fanni FranklOpinionsNovember 24, 2019November 24, 2019

In a society where sex workers often get discriminated against, the question of decriminalization of sex work should be highly considered. Sex workers often face violence in their field including physical, sexual and psychological violence.

SBU holds annual Postdoc event for Stony Brook researchers

by Fanni FranklFeatured NewsNovember 21, 2019November 23, 2019

The SBU Postdoc Spotlight presented a snapshot of the research and discovery conducted by Stony Brook’s postdoctoral scholars.

Less library funding hurts students and impoverished neighborhoods

by Fanni FranklOpinionsNovember 10, 2019November 10, 2019

Many of these programs will become unavailable if we fail to take advantage of these opportunities and stand up for them

Student entrepreneurs compete in fifth annual WolfieTank

by Fanni FranklNewsNovember 10, 2019November 10, 2019

Student entrepreneurs competed for funding at Stony Brook University’s fifth annual Wolfie Tank on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Charles B. Wang Center. The event is meant to be a spin-off of the popular television show “Shark Tank,” where entrepreneurs present their product to a panel of judges, hoping to win funding to expand their businesses.

Stony Brook honors veterans with annual ceremony

by Fanni FranklNewsNovember 10, 2019November 10, 2019

Stony Brook University held its annual Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the Student Activities Center on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The ceremony aimed to honor the veterans in the audience and to shed light on all they have sacrificed for the United States.

Working while attending college improves time management

by Fanni FranklFeatured OpinionsOctober 27, 2019October 27, 2019

In U.S. colleges, where 41.6% of students experience anxiety and 36.4% experience depression, the question of whether working while attending college full time is a choice that takes careful consideration.

Media portrayal of mental illness does more harm than good

by Fanni FranklOpinionsOctober 6, 2019October 6, 2019

For a long time, people with mental illnesses have been misrepresented in the media. Movies often portray people with mental illnesses in a way that fails to emphasize that they are people too and should not be ostracized.

Professor lectures on hostility towards immigrants

by Fanni FranklNewsSeptember 27, 2019September 29, 2019

A professor of philosphy from Strasbourg University gave a lecture at Harriman Hall regarding the history of hostility aimed at immigrants.